14-1203. Bridges; utility franchises; power to grant.
The cities specified in section 14-1201, through the governing bodies thereof, are authorized and empowered to grant franchises for the nonexclusive use of the bridges acquired under sections 14-1201 to 14-1252 to public utilities upon such terms, conditions, and for such consideration as such cities may impose, whether incident to or part of the purchase of an existing bridge and rights of utilities in connection therewith, or otherwise, and thereafter to extend the duration or to amend the terms and conditions thereof. In the case of interstate bridges, any such grant shall be made by the governing body of such city by ordinance and no vote of the electors of the city shall be required. In no case shall such a grant be made by any bridge commission.
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